A Novena of Masses for the Peace of the Christ Child in Our Families and in Our World
 "Peace I leave with you, my own peace I give you; a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Let not your hearts be troubled or afraid." -John 14:27

Greetings!

There is an overwhelming lack of peace in the world today...peace in our hearts, peace in our families, peace in our communities, and yes, even peace in our Church. And for good reason. 2020 has been such a challenging year, many wish it were already over. Some even want to wipe it out of our history books! 

Advent is a time to place a pause in the challenges that swirl around us and focus our hearts and minds on Jesus. We anticipate His nativity as the Christ Child. We also long for His final coming as the Prince of Peace at the end of time when everything that opposes Him will fall away and His peace will reign forever and ever.

How can we cooperate in the grace of peace that God desires to bestow upon us? 

What better way can we call down God's grace upon individuals and our world than to participate in a special Novena of Masses for peace in our families and in our world? It is for this special intention that I have requested for you and your families to have Reverend Father Venansio Okidi, Archdiocese of Gulu, Northern Uganda, offer a special Novena in honor of the Nativity of Jesus, from December 24th, Christmas Eve, through January 1st, the Feast of Mary the Mother of God.  

There are so many needs that weigh heavy upon our hearts today. I hope you will join our novena by submitting the names of your family members, spouses, loved ones and friends along with any intentions you have.
  
Do you have loved ones who are sick, dying, isolated or afraid because of Covid-19. Is someone you know struggling because of financial challenges? Are family members restricted from receiving the grace of sacraments? Do you know of a marriage that is going through a bitter divorce? Are you praying for loved ones who have lost their faith? Is someone you love struggling with addiction? There are so many situations that can rob us of peace both individually and corporately. 

Please submit these names and intentions to us and Father Okidi will pray for them in a special way. After submitting the names, you will be asked to prayerfully consider making a donation. In gratitude for your stipend gift, we will send you links to Women of Grace Christmas, a series of programs featuring the beautiful sights, sounds, and hymns of the season.

Simply click here to submit your intentions for our Novena of Masses for Peace in our Families and in our World. Do not miss this special opportunity to join us in prayer during this season of miracles!  
Wishing you an abundance of hope, faith, joy and peace this Advent and Christmas season. 

In His Service and with gratitude,
Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Founder and President

P.S. In gratitude for your Novena stipend, I would like to send you a small token of thanks, a link to our television series, "Christmas in Song and Hymn" with Barbara Padilla.

P.P.S. Recently we began a collaboration with Monsignor Matthew Odong, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Gulu in Northern Uganda and Rector of the Sacred Heart Seminary. We are pleased to make available to you both Gregorian Masses, and single Masses to be offered for the deceased or for special intentions. He will personally arrange for these Masses to be offered by priests in the Archdiocese of Gulu. What a grace for the souls of our dearest loved ones both living and deceased!


Nativity Prayer of St. Augustine

Let the just rejoice,
for their justifier is born.
Let the sick and infirm rejoice,
For their saviour is born.
Let the captives rejoice,
For their Redeemer is born.
Let slaves rejoice,
for their Master is born.
Let free men rejoice,
For their Liberator is born.
Let All Christians rejoice,
For Jesus Christ is born.

-St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-440)

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